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By Brian Chan Special to ClipperBlog The strong play of the rookies has been one of the encouraging stories of the 2010-11 Clippers season. Blake Griffin has met or exceeded all expectations of him, averaging 20.8 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per 36 minutes. Eric Bledsoe took advantage of the early opportunit[...]

Perhaps understanding the excitement they have garnered across the NBA, the Clippers did their part to entertain the local fans in the state’s capitol on the way to a 100-99 victory over the Kings. During the start of the season, they managed to be fun to watch despite the near inevitability of defeat, but things have [...]

Before the season started, there was an unheralded optimism in Clipper Nation. Dunleavy gone, Blake in, a great draft class, Kaman coming off an All Star year, and Eric Gordon the Clippers’ gold medalist all compiled to form the giddiest fan base the Clippers have ever had. This was more than just an exciting nuc[...]

After trailing by as much as 18, the Suns chipped away at the Clippers until the newly acquired Sun Mickael Pietrus drained a corner three with 22 seconds left to cut the Clipper lead to 1. It was a perfect time for a normal Clipper team to miss one of two free throws and give up a 2 to send it into overtime where they[...]

Just like a month ago, the Clippers find themselves squaring off against the Phoenix Suns in a post-food coma game. Last time it was the day after Thanksgiving, this time is the day after Christmas. And while they don’t have to go on the road for this matchup, they do tip off at noon, which can feel like an ungod[...]

Many Christmases ago, I argued with another fan about the deficiencies of the team. As I rained blows upon him, I realized that there had to be another way! So I searched until I found a holiday that, instead of trying to mask the quarreling and the spite of the holidays, embraced the true antipathy of this time of yea[...]

The Clippers fail to extend their season high three game winning streak, and head into the Christmas break after losing a highly entertaining back and forth game to Rockets, 97-92. The Rockets led the entire game, and while the Clippers managed to cut that lead to a single point on several occasions, they could never f[...]

Streaking into their matchup with the Rockets, the Clippers find themselves with a rudimentary identity: rebound the ball well (2nd in the NBA in rebound rate) and get out in transition. They are only 17th in the league in pace, but that may have more to do with the instant slowdown when the fastbreak doesn’t pre[...]